Johnny vs. Sonic Unleashed

[@xXOpenYourHeart759Xx]

i freaking love johnnys videos. the honesty, comedic timing, and the way how he explains things are just perfect for me

[@sterlingmuse5808]

I can't agree more. That moment at 4:55 especially XD

[@Amir-qz4bn]

Especially the end too 😂

[@rtyuik7]

i have to keep rewinding at about 5:50 because that little "hehe" makes me laugh so hard that i miss the next few lines of the video xD

[@sonoxas7176]

Ikr? It's why he's one of if not my favorite game reviewer!

[@shaheer_04]

plus the rewatchability. im here again after 5 years

[@darthvidar-spiller5343]

Elliot putting on a wolf mask while Sonic transformed to the werehog. It was hilarious.

[@esmooth919]

DarthVidar-spiller it really was, man.

[@sterlingmuse5808]

Johnny's reaction was even better in my opinion XD

[@soapthesamuraispam2420]

“I wouldn’t recommend this for someone’s first sonic game” this was the first game I ever played

[@williamrichmond814]

Same here

[@davixn]

Ok

[@jordancromwell]

Same

[@gamebrojoe]

I played the PS2 version of the game, which is a port of the wii version. The wii version is a lot easier than the had version. They didn’t even mention that the sun and moon medals are optional in the ps2 and wii versions, only needed for extra content for the gallery,

[@shiftychalice2021]

same aswell

[@jrpludacrous]

the fact that Unleashed got a lower score than 06 AND Free Riders insults me to this day Edit: 7+ years later, I've mellowed out and really don't care about it anymore. The review is still insanely bad tho, even at the time

[@StephonZeno]

If you had fun with the game, then why bother caring what scores it got?

[@deltaflowers5365]

Because 06 nearly killed the franchise and Unleashed laid the foundation for Generations and Colours which are credited as not just some of the best games in the franchise but were responsible for saving the franchise as well.

[@stormcutter59]

SuperLemons. Yeah I got to admit that's what makes it more of an insult. Unleashed is truly brought Sonic to the state he is in now. In that, he has much more going for him to redeem himself than he did before. The fact it's getting credited as a worse game than not only one of the worst sonic games, not ONLY one of the worst games ever made, but worse than the game that single handedly, almost completely, obliterated any hope of Sonic continuing as a franchise, is so wrong I cant begin to understand it.

[@boyishdude1234]

SuperLemons. Unleashed is far superior to Colors and Generations.

[@Mort-hv3vn]

jrpludacrous Yeah this definentely was better than the old games, i kinda like the werehog stages and i loved the normal sonic level, i thought it was a really well done 3D sonic game, probably one of the best 3d sonic games

[@goar]

Fucking Endless Possibilities always gets me, I completely forgot how much I love that song.

[@astrobread7300]

Goarnic ikr its to much goodness

[@chocotricks]

I put over 50 hours into the game getting everything, when i finally beat the final boss and got the ending cut scene I teared up lol

[@JordanClunn]

Me too, that's my favorite Sonic song for sure

[@willwallables5763]

Sonic Unleashed is what pretty much helped inspire the creation of Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations. Without it, Sonic could have been buried alive before even his 20th anniversary. I am thankful that this game existed.

[@k-leb4671]

"Without it, Sonic could have been buried alive before even his 20th anniversary." To be fair, that's what happens to most video game franchises (until nostalgia kicks in and they get revived by a company willing to bank on that nostalgia)

[@Kaplykos]

@@k-leb4671 yeah, any other mascot wouldn't have survived a disaster like the one of Sonic 06. They would've probably put the franchise dormant indefinitely or sold it to another developer. I honestly still can't believe that Sonic survived that and is even about to reach his 30th anniversary. I'm forever thankful to Sonic Unleashed too

[@Arttekot]

I wish it would happen

[@cortez121219933]

Like he should have. Most of his games suck ass

[@Blit-X-TVLive]

Did you even watch the video...?

[@LuxeCrux]

Seeing this alongside Johnny's old review of this game has really shown me how much he's grown and improved over the years I think we can all agree Johnny is one of the best content creators on KZbin also Johnny about that pokemon generation 3 review...

[@KidSnivy69]

Experience will do that to a person.

[@redblack8766]

Johnny Generations. Yes, I stole it from another comment. Fight me.

[@LosMirangeles]

Not to mention Elliot's gotten a lot better at this. He's grown up so much over the past 9 years.

[@TheGrandKoopa]

I think we can also agree that Elliot has grown quite a bit as well. I don't just mean physically but damn, at 1:15 he's bigger than johnny now. I'll have whatever milk that man has been drinking. (Seriously tho, gen 3 ftw

[@dragonhunter1315]

+King Koopa It kinda mirrors me and my little brother, who is couple years younger than me but is quite taller than me

[@AlvinEarthworm]

11:27 RIP Headphone users.

[@omo7002]

Mark Haynes hey man nice animations!

[@solarstrike33]

Alvin Earthworm! Hey sir, just to let you know; you're an awesome animator. Don't let yourself believe otherwise.

[@indiexcorex2]

HARLO he is almost killed himself that's why episode 2 is taking so long so blame the haters

[@solarstrike33]

Re: see my comment above Harlo.

[@IceisNice_FollowingChrist]

OH SNAP YOU'RE ALIVE!

[@null324]

Fun fact: According to some, Sonic Unleashed probably was going to be the last game in the Sonic Franchise. *PROBABLY* After the last few games, Sonic Riders, Sonic 06, Shadow the hedgehog, Sega knew that they pretty much killed Sonic. But after they saw how great of a game that they made Sonic Unleashed into, they decided to keep the franchise going.

[@mastercreepy5893]

Yea, it was going to be. And tbh, I still would have been happy with Sonic Unleashed being the final game to the series. Colors and Generations were meh to me. And I'm not a fan of full 2D gameplay so I didn't enjoy Sonic Mania as much either.

[@carlbloke8797]

Master Creepy you’re missing out on great games bud

[@alfa01spotivo]

@@carlbloke8797 he said he played them he just didnt like them

[@theblazingyveltal1358]

alfa01spotivo but it's still no excuse.

[@agenttex5973]

@@theblazingyveltal1358 I mean it is m8 if its not there type of game then it isnt there type of game, Just like how Everyone likes Skyrim yet all i see is a mediocre game

[@BigBossMan538]

Shadow falls from space: Gets knocked out and amnesia.Sonic falls from space: Minor headache.How do you even?

[@ShadowtheYouTuber523]

BigBossMan538 NOT FAIR

[@yagirlmayalazarus6713]

That just proves Sonic is a lot stronger then Shadow.

[@ShadowtheYouTuber523]

Oh c'mon, I only died from it cuz all of my power was drained! And I must've died from space cuz of no oxygen!

[@iregretsomeofmypreviouscom3284]

Shadow fell off of the space totally exhausted and with low energy. Sonic was more energetic i think.

[@Hamlock_]

Because Sonic levitates a bit before he hits the ground. Rewatch the cutscene.

[@Somaro782]

Remember when Unleashed was going to be the last sonic game? Glad that it didn't end but still for a game that was going to end a series Unleashed did a good job of it

[@astriverofstrengthandknowledge]

Somaros Ankle I feel it would've been a lot better if it ended with Colors.

[@KyanbuXM]

Justin Okoh Or generation for that matter. that said I am curious to see how Forces turns out and the Mania leads to completely new great 2D sonic games every now and then.

[@astriverofstrengthandknowledge]

KyanbuXM Tbh while I do like the idea of more 2D Classic Sonic, I'd like for them to pull an Advance/Rush on the Nintendo Switch and make their games more story focused. Sonic Advance 1-3 & Sonic Rush 1, Adventure, and Colors (DS) were nice 2D games.

[@sanicpl1499]

i mean sonic mania happened no proper boost mechanic but hell if it keeps true to the original!

[@kylecampbell565]

That was never comfirmed officially though this game and the black knight do have a sense of finality

[@Puvwilmo00]

The term "Werehog" actually makes no sense. "Were" translates to "man" so Sonic is a... man...hog...

[@tylerfindlay3774]

A better name would have been “hogwolf” or “wolfhog”

[@venackon6969]

Are you trying to make sense out of a game thats about a hedgehog runs at the speed of sound while collecting rings?

[@StephonZeno]

@@venackon6969 No, he's just pointing out what a stupid name that is. Then again the "werehog" itself is just a stupid concept.

[@venackon6969]

@@StephonZeno the concept of sonic is as stupid as the werehog

[@SonofSethoitae]

@@venackon6969 The more stupidity you layer on, the more it beggars belief.

[@tigerbabe7777]

The Intro to this game Is Amazing

[@sterlingmuse5808]

That intro is the 3D Sonic game we WISH we could get

[@jakiateasley8197]

Does anybody notice the story of this game is somewhat similar to star fox adventure?

[@esmooth919]

And the game itself, at least at the time of release, looked like a goddamn Pixar film!

[@HelperUnknownGB]

L-Y3T Pixar was a major influence for Sonic Unleashed’s art direction.

[@esmooth919]

@@HelperUnknownGB no wonder that game looked so damn good... Werehog notwithstanding

[@ryansanders5362]

11:30 NOW THIS IS *BLAST PROCESSING*

[@nullgabe08]

Ryan Sanders This is the only thing Sega can do, and what Nintendon’t

[@ブラクマト]

Ryan Sanders scared tf out me It was loud af and I had my headphones on

[@imp8684]

Now THAT’S all blast John can process

[@alexandru18]

DAMN MY EARS!

[@iamthekinglet]

So the speed went from the casual sprint to YEEEEEEEMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEESKAAAAADDDDDOOOOOOOOOOSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMSHKADDDOOOOOOOOSSSSHHHHHH

[@Parax_]

11:29 RIP HEADPHONE USERS OH MY FUCKING GOD

[@Nel_Annette]

Scared the shit out of me.

[@supersonicmario56]

Too late, man, TOO FUCKING LATE!!! Should've looked through the comments first . . . .

[@erwinguerra5870]

BlueParadox Yeah, it terrified me at first, but afterwards I was just laughing hard XD

[@NinjaRed5000]

it's shit like this that make my family yell at me to turn that shit down

[@bemasaberwyn55]

BlueParadox Goddammit

[@horesfan400]

7:28 "Don't worry Sonic, I'll save you with my Light Gaia powers. It's morphin time! Temple!"

[@dialga236]

Go go Gaia Rangers! * Ber ner nuh ner ner ner ner *

[@marcelomoyano5654]

Minrod Vils Is that a Roger Van der Weide Reference?

[@blkknightrutter1]

How fitting, since the Power Rangers movie debuted two days after this video.

[@cytorakk6378]

Mental Palace of Marcelo no it's a jojo reference

[@legoking6165]

I gotta ask you something. Is the 360 version of this game compatible with the x-box one? I'd really like to play it.

[@thomasstewart9752]

fortunately, they never released the sequel, sonic leashed.

[@BitchChill]

Sonic Restrained

[@PrideEepy64]

@@BitchChillSonic Strained

[@saifulaimran8022]

Sonic Unleashed for... Mobile Devices… Elliot: What Yeah me too.. What?!?

[@TheSMBZfan1]

I think that's everyone's reaction in a nutshell... Did anyone actually play this when it was 2008?

[@Busterman64]

Elliot...speaking the words of the people.

[@onthedre]

My friend had it lol

[@spacethegamer6426]

Ah I remember playing it on my phone, the nostalgia xD

[@dreamcastdazia4753]

Saiful Aimran I used to play it :P

[@Ishmon16]

Moral of the Story: Sonic Free Riders is a shit game.

[@baldman7738]

Ishmon free riders is worse than 06. At least 06 uses a controller and not the kinnect.

[@tannerprice2018]

Ishmon the only game worse than Free Riders is Secret Rings. Just cause it's too easy to fix Free Riders, and It's structure is like the first two, which is nice. And has a good Soundtrack. Secret Ring's game structure is terrible, the music is just okay, and it has the worst control on the Wii, Period. Just giving it a GameCube controller with the game's structure, it would still suck.

[@hoodedman6579]

Free Riders is great if it controlled at all... So much potential thrown away for the fucking Kinect.

[@Ishmon16]

Thanks, I like yours too.

[@boyishdude1234]

Ishmon its not a shit game, but the Kinect made for terrible controls. It would have been a good game if it was designed to just use a controller...

[@RyuuSix]

I still want a PC & current gen console release of Unleashed.

[@ndDavilos]

I just use Dolphin

[@neotricksterzero143]

@@ndDavilos I want the HD Version of Sonic Unleashed.

[@PennPal573]

@@neotricksterzero143 unleashed already is HD

[@BkansBR3]

@@PennPal573 The HD version is the xbox 360 and ps3 versions

[@jac_238]

The unleashed project mod for Sonic generations on pc

[@babo1003]

You weren't kidding when you said "One minute"

[@gamerprince-tl5hg]

Babo lol true

[@VegetaFan90001]

Babo That was actually me who asked if he was uploading it XD

[@SomeRandomDude000000]

Acktualy it took him 2 minutes

[@BitchChill]

Weeb

[@iregretsomeofmypreviouscom3284]

Glad to see this game is a lot more liked nowadays. Its a really great game and everybody should give this game a try.

[@fireassassin1688]

I've noticed that man people are always talking up This game and it's nice

[@Sonic171K]

Some are bandwagoners I bet.

[@bobvella7228]

haven't played it, i was under the impression everyone loved the day sections but bleh the night.

[@Wilford870]

I liked both. Honestly I thought I only liked day stages but after constantly replaying them, I felt burnt out and the night stages were just what I needed.

[@Next-xm2dh]

Agustin Leguiza Ripper Roo

[@bitboyline]

When the game came out I got the PS2 version and then I learned that the PS3 was the version I saw on trailers :(

[@vorsye]

The PS2 version is better.

[@muichirotokitou2615]

@@vorsye no, just, no.

[@Blazeinone]

PS2 was my first version to

[@rhett8-u1n]

@@muichirotokitou2615 yes, just, yes.

[@tearjeffislit1047]

The ps2 version never laged tho

[@DrawnMaskOficial]

Ok, the jumpscare at 11:25 was really this necessary?

[@zeethezebra]

Drawn Mask No, now I'm one step closer to being deaf.

[@neonflow476]

Drawn Mask caraca cara vc por aqui

[@scourge_ldk5282]

Drawn Mask Wow fã de sonic também hahaha

[@brleony2000]

vai brazilians

[@Skallva]

That's not a jumpscare

[@keeganstormblade5456]

*See's Sonic Unleashed for mobile* Well... This game is a lot more strange than I thought it was.

[@donnelwaddledee965]

Keegan Stormblade I saw that many years ago and thought it was a fan made product. I had no idea it was officially made for this long.

[@onthedre]

I thought it was for the ds because someone made a fake ds trailer. i got so sad when i realised it was for phones.

[@dreamcastdazia4753]

Keegan Stormblade Am I the only one who used to play it xD

[@sterlingmuse5808]

Fearless Reminds me of how sad I was that I didn't have an Xbox 360 and thus couldn't play Sonic 06 when it came out... For both of us, we definitely dodged a bullet XD

[@monkeyshunenugz]

20:26 Oh Johnny, I think you just ate your own words when you got to Sonic Forces.

[@sontho6995]

Milo Crespi He said if the games are good from beginning to end. now Forces wasn't good from beginning to end now was it?

[@sontho6995]

Tapu Zeta True statement there man, true statement.

[@beta511ee4]

Sontho HIs Well, that’s just a matter of opinion, m8.

[@sontho6995]

@@beta511ee4 It's a matter of opinion that can be backed up.

[@beta511ee4]

So is the opposite.

[@NanaKyoto]

Wait, there was a Dreamcast there the whole time?! How did I not notice that before?!?

[@paulollarsabaiii9824]

Nana-Kyoto And Eggman Adventure 2

[@Wilford870]

Is that icon your art? Do you have deviantart?

[@NanaKyoto]

While I do have a Deviantart, the icon is not my art, a friend made it for me.

[@Wilford870]

Nana-Kyoto Can I get links to both? XD

[@jamescarrino3696]

Wilford870 what a poon hound

[@Laenthor]

That was the best way to start a review. "I'm glad you said that because we're starting with sonic unleashed for mobile devices!" "......................wha" *shitty music plays*

[@bernardo4157]

Ltr121312 a masterpiece

[@sterlingmuse5808]

Lmao Johnny always knows how to keep it entertaining, I was NOT expecting that XD

[@alyx9191]

Sonic: Finally some alone time. *Battle music plays* Sonic: God damn it.

[@daxteryvillencourt9048]

Sonic Unleashed is still my favorite Sonic game, although it is quite flawed.

[@rockyandyipper]

Again?!?

[@hamzerpanzer]

James Plata Then again, it IS his opinion. I don't even think eggmanland is a flaw. People think it's hard but I beat this game when I was 7. Can't be that bad. Boost to win gameplay I don't even know what you're getting at there. The combos don't HAVE to be there out of necessity it's just to clear out some of the monotony, they're fun to look at

[@awsomemodels]

Daxtery Toon same here

[@awsomemodels]

Z1LL4 JR wow you really like Sonic unleashed just like me ;)

[@williamwhite2568]

Daxtery Toon mine is Sonic Mania

[@ladsworld]

4:23 "Oh no! We've released Final Fantasy The Spirits Within!" "I thought we'd trapped that movie in the earth's core forever!"

[@Kingdom850]

What was even the point of that movie, honestly.

[@ethanedwards3357]

Kingdom080500 ...So how bout Advent Children?

[@evecampbell3069]

I loved it. Did you see the complete version or theater version? I went and download the complete once I found out the movie existed.

[@bluecorp8557]

Why didn't they keep this game design in future Sonic games? The in game and CGI graphics look better than all the later Sonic games. This is the tone and quality every Sonic game should have going forward.

[@gmailcom6690]

BlueCorp Late but because of the graphics of the HD versions, it caused the game to lag. Check adabat day to see what I mean.

[@cliffturbo2146]

So is Colors, Generations and Lost World not good enough for you?

[@liamnigenda2849]

Nabinani 777 They looked good, but the designs were better in unleashed imo

[@SantiagoMonroy5]

They STILL dont beat unleashed, not even lost world or forces

[@waffles245]

@@SantiagoMonroy5 forces looks worse than gens tbh

[@redhotsonic]

11:27 Jesus Christ! That made me jump!

[@SallyPuppy123456]

AAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@generalzeta7000]

You and me both.

[@lodidoesstuff]

ALL THREE OF US DID

[@hildahilda9468]

the quintuplet of us did

[@classicanimationfan6872]

redhotsonic if you think that made you jump I was wearing earplugs on full volume...I WAS STARTLED!!!

[@arielcartley9346]

Immediately checked the comments for that 11:28 thing. I was NOT disappointed! That could’ve killed me! 😂😂😂

[@Jtmissile]

Ariel Cartley Same

[@KidSnivy69]

It's you guys fault for listening at a loud volume

[@LosMirangeles]

The volume didn't need to be very loud for that section to make someone jump. How were we supposed to know that was coming?

[@jfjojokirby1802]

YEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!

[@Omada828]

Wearing headphones using only half the volume I normally use and I almost jumped out of my skin here. I really wish these videos had more consistent volume levels.

[@dialga236]

3 years. Three. Years. Its already been 3 years since this video came out, and I gotta come back and make this comment. This video means so much to me. I found John's videos back in late 2016, the Sonic 1 and 2 8-bit video. This specific marathon means o much to me because of when I found it. My parents divorced, my mental state in shambles, with even more grief to come. But this video reminds me of what kept me in tact. John, I know you more then likely wont see this video, but thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I cannot say that enough. Thank you.

[@EightThreeEight]

11:28 SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!!!!!

[@bluenitethewarrior9332]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@dragonheart81vids]

'ROCK!'

[@SakiStarr777]

EightThreeEight I was dozing off and I jump out of my ear phones

[@KALIMANVAGO]

Was I the only one who didn't know that Sonic Unleashed was on mobile device?

[@zeethezebra]

KALIMANVAGO No, I had no clue.

[@epicxfailz1535]

KALIMANVAGO it blew my mind

[@bloodythereaper8296]

KALIMANVAGO i had it on a mobil devise with a key bord

[@KALIMANVAGO]

Wow i've been missing some stuff back then.

[@bloodythereaper8296]

I had to download it from my pc by connecting my phone because my parents couldnt pay my phone internet so i had an lg 370 punt the game file a foulder and install it also assasin creed

[@spiketheguy7091]

Bursted out laughing when I saw Elliot with his werewolf costume from the FNAF: Sister Location review XD

[@burgerkingJ]

I'm kinda sad that some people considered this game one of the worse Sonic games just because of the werehog stages. I mean it wasn't really that bad. It was kinda enjoyable and night stages music were pretty good aswell. I guess if only the enemy music wasn't inputed. The only complaint have with the game in the Ps3/360 is the collecting of medals.

[@sirkingpinmonroe4439]

Infernallect you gotta admit, it is a gorgeous looking Sonic game.

[@ryodestroyer2]

Honestly, if they'd just added a sinister beat or new instrument when an enemy encounter happened, it likely wouldn't have been as bad.

[@sterlingmuse5808]

Ryan Jones Kinda like what Fire Emblem Fates does... That would be amazing, tbh. burgerkingJ I don't disagree with anything you said about the night stages, but I do want to say that saying "but the music was good" is applicable to nearly every Sonic game, good and bad (with some exceptions)

[@BlueBlur24]

James Plata After seeing more of your comments, you flat-out reject it and despise it like it's the bane of your existence. It's fucking 50/50 when it comes to the stages. It's not like Unleashed was a complete spin-off.

[@BlueBlur24]

Well, obviously you despise it no matter what. I enjoyed it myself though I do see its flaws. It's your POV. You're pretty much a Republican Sonic fan. Can't bother to really go on here because, again, the opinions on this are pretty divisive and are locked on with their views.

[@SerialK1986]

Heads up: Ear Rape moment @ 11:28

[@ETG_RE]

2:37 Johnny: I'm glad you said that because we're starting with sonic unleashed...for mobile devices. Eliot: WHAT? Me:😂

[@psychie8625]

Elliot's reaction was my reaction.

[@Soniclink137]

I still consider Sonic Unleashed to be my favorite Sonic Game. Yeah, the nighttime stages aren't the best, but I don't find them horrible either (especially on the Wii version where they are split up and don't take over 10 minutes usually). The Day stages are fun, and I honestly prefer Unleashed's level design to Sonic Colors. Plus it has a pretty decent story, what I consider one of the best stories in this series (which granted, isn't saying much, but that's beside the point). I enjoy the good much more than the bad annoys me, and because of that, I enjoy this game a lot. No, it's not the best Sonic game, I am fully willing to acknowledge that. But I enjoy it all the same.

[@kevintyson1947]

Soniclink137 yessss unleashed is my all time favorite sonic game. I freaking love the story,how sonic was portrayed, and the feel of traveling to different countries

[@Monroah]

Soniclink137 I basically agree with all points you mentioned (well, okay, I technically prefer Generations more). I by no means think this game is perfect (especially in the pacing and control compartment, because this game has horrible pacing and controls like shit), but the sense of speed and presentation more than make up for it, for me.

[@Monroah]

xcalibur64 1. The Control - I respectfully have to disagree there. I feel that Sonic is way too slippery, especially when compared to Generations, and his overall weight feels way to heavy, which also adds to the slipperyness of his normal ground control. Top that off with a lack of an air dash once you get the air boost, and it makes platforming a bigger chore than it needs to be (so thank God the level design is more about going fast, than platforming, or I'd tear my hair to shreds by the end of the game). 2. The Pacing - Because of Unleashed's two "characters" being two polar opposites in terms of speed, the length of the Werehog levels, and how each playstyle can have 3 stages in a row and then have to take a backseat for 3 or so continents in a row until they are playable again, the overall pacing is all over the place and only consistently fast or slow when either the Hedgehog or the Werehog play through multiple stages in a row. The sun and moon medals don't help things in the HD version, either, because Unleashed's level design, particularly as normal Sonic, encourages speed, not exploration, so being blocked by medal pay walls grinds overall progression to a halt and forces you to go back to previous stages or hubs, just because of how the game's level design and overall structure don't really complement each other at all. I still love this game, to this day, but the two problems I went over do hold it back from being my favorite game in the series and game in general.

[@AVGNROCKS1996]

xcalibur64 Jesus man, do you have to find every comment that disagrees with your opinion and respond to it? We get it, you like Unleashed, you don't have to seek out every comment to convince everyone it's a good game.

[@xcalibur64]

+Ultimate Avenger What the hell are you talking about? Eh, fuck it. I'm just gonna block you if you're gonna try to piss me off.

[@kamdenmadan3289]

11:27 MY EARS

[@Jtmissile]

kamden madan MY LEG!

[@ThatNobodyXain]

MY SPLEEN!

[@rockyandyipper]

spongebob?

[@codynoll5207]

ME EYES!!!! [wanted to join in on the fun]

[@BlastingBigLoads2]

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!!!!

[@an_annoying_cat]

Rip headphones users at 11:30 (I learned the hard way)

[@Flaky5276]

Same

[@Kaceydotme]

This is called bad mixing, Johnny.

[@putiscruz1997]

same here brother

[@subzerotheiceninga8254]

R.I.P Me (Died from heart attack)

[@acex90]

Holy shit you weren't kidding

[@JohnDoe-dw6mm]

Omg when the Sonic Unleashed mobile texture popped up I had instant flash backs to Assassins Creed mobile, with a texture title screen too.

[@cosplayingchao]

Devil May Cry 4 had a mobile game too. 2008 was a weird year for mobile gaming. Edit: It was actually 2011

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

Holy crap, Eliot is bigger than Johnny. Like... taller. All this time, I've kept picturing him as the runt of the group when I listen to your let's plays. XD

[@sterlingmuse5808]

To be fair to you, he WAS the runt for quite a while. He was definitely shorter when they started.

[@zardblade]

How do you do homing attack on the Wii? "You just flick the wiimote forward" i love that line

[@n99k0]

THE NOSTALGIA *IT HURTS*

[@LiaManila]

I'll call the navy!.... No the nostalgia killed the navy!

[@jrpludacrous]

lia Manila NOT THE NAVY!!!

[@LiaManila]

Commenters run! The Nostalgia has taken over the world!!!

[@sandersonplays228]

Thanks for Unleashing this review on us Johnny!

[@mcreeamy7209]

Sanderson get out

[@tastethepainbow]

AYYYYYYY

[@missspectra]

booooooo

[@galaaxcy]

Sanderson That was so cringe >.< lol A for effort

[@sandersonplays228]

JaMarcusT03 The best grade I've ever received!

[@adityanugroho9476]

Elliot:so....when's the sgb playthrough Johnny:i don't know sometime this year i guess It's already 2018 and we still dont have a sonic unleashed playtrough on sgb

[@MovieEggman]

The SGB Resident Evil 4 Playthrough is completed. So let’s hope that Unleashed is the next Playthrough in The SGB List.

[@Sonicmaster54]

This video was nostalgic to me in more ways than one. I remember back in 2008 when I was 13 playing this game and how I enjoyed it so much and then I saw your video Johnny on Sonic Chronicles and Sonic Unleashed. After I saw your review I said "This guy's pretty entertaining and I can relate to him! Subscribe!!" Who'd have thought that almost a decade later at the age of 21 I'd still be looking at your content and you'd still be going strong! It's encouraging to see that. You keep up the good work Johnny and keep going strong!

[@LoneOtaku158]

I've been watching you're videos for years, Johnny, and HOLY FUCK this makes me feel old. Really shows how far you've come since 2008!

[@Odinsday]

Time flies by too quickly.

[@dragon11741]

Same here! He's come a long way. Keep it up Johnny!

[@AceTrainerX3]

And over 10 years later, this game finally runs smoothly.

[@tom_the_bandicoot4595]

I knew that Elliot was coming back for this. I called it during the chronicles review. You just can't have an unleashed review without Elliot talking about the wii version

[@madpanda0247]

Dude, sonic falls from space nothing, Shadow falls from earth and has amnesia... WHAT!?!?!?!!!???!!!???

[@godofwar234regi5]

Madpanda 02 The OG Shield kept Sonic levitating a few seconds before Sonic fall again.

[@mason2978]

your pfp 😂

[@realname1135]

my first Sonic game was Sonic Unleashed for the PS2 I could not finish it because I didn't have a memory card

[@eviltables8510]

Adrian Rivera Why did you have a PS2 but no memory card

[@thespacewarrior7126]

Me too I had the same problem

[@riokamichika1101]

Ah, Sonic Unleashed. The game that I like that everyone hates. Right next to Shadow the Hedgehog. (Yes, I still consider it to be a guilty pleasure)

[@tailsprower8118]

Rio Kamichika.I like both games

[@namingisdifficult408]

Rio Kamichika a lot of people like Unleashed, it's just divisive. But I do love it ( though I only played the Wii version)

[@luigi580]

Honestly, I don't think that many people hate Unleashed anymore. Yeah, nobody considers it perfect and not many would even put it in their top 5 favorite Sonic games (purely because of the Werehog), but now that people are much more willing to actually calm down and fairly judge the game, they're able to see that there's plenty of good in this game, and the bad isn't even all that bad... just long. Remember that this is the very first game that tried to pull Sonic out of the horrible rut he was in after Sonic 06, and that Werehog didn't make the best first impression. The good news is that despite all the horrible, even unnecessary backlash the game got, Sonic Team was able to dig out that positive that people brought up about the game (the day levels were friggin' awesome) and use it to their advantage in Colors and Generations. Heck, it was almost baffling that they were experimenting again with Lost World. Oh well, good to know that they're back on track with Forces.

[@Xjp190]

I know how you feel dude (Looks at Godzilla PS4)

[@targettoad691]

Rio Kamichika for me, that guilty pleasure is sonic 06 [blaze, sonic (with gems), shadow, and omega only].

[@Gabrielmartinez-cross8330]

I nearly cried when I saw this review pop up. My favorite reviewer and my favorite game equals endless possibilities (Btw Endless Possibilities is the best song ever)

[@lindthechaoticheretic8708]

Yes, I see it. I see it now.

[@3goofygoober]

Personally, I love the Werehog stages. Sonic Unleashed is one of my all time favorite Sonic games~ Oh yeah, and FUCK Eggman Land.

[@xcalibur64]

I love Eggmanland.

[@williamwhite2568]

Xcalibur64 is Shadow your favorite character

[@xcalibur64]

William White Obviously yes.

[@williamwhite2568]

Xcalibur64 I could have figured yo profile picture is always Shadow

[@jrhamari]

7goofygoober I love the Werehog stages too!

[@Mr.Xarxes]

fucking ear rape at 11:28.

[@Melkac]

I love how everytime Johnny criticizes a genuine problem with a game the comment section gets filled with "I actually didn't mind all the glitches and bugs..." Or, you know, the equivalent of that.

[@riadjaber1707]

16:01 DADADADADADADADADADADAA GODAMNIT!

[@ExcaliburDarkspine]

I JUST WANNA LISTEN TO THAT SEXY JAZZ!

[@VukSol]

And IGN had to be such utter jerks and give this good game a ridiculous 4.5/10! GOD DAMN IGN!!

[@Karmalu]

Sprite Man Vuk They probably sucked at it lmfao.

[@Keith-wu1ow]

Sprite Man Vuk remember you can't spell ignorant without IGN

[@magiciansapphire9278]

Sҽphιroтн安哥拉 They did suck at it. At one point the reviewer jumps over a boost ramp and blames the game for bad control.

[@Karmalu]

Magician Sapphire​ Hahaha what a filthy casual. People like that shouldn't be reviewing games.

[@magiciansapphire9278]

Sҽphιroтн安哥拉 Agreed Both IGN and Gamespot review of Unleashed is what made me stop listening to videogame critics about any game and turn to KZbinr and Let's Players like Johnny, Clement, Brain Stracth, and Cobi because while I may not agree with everything they say, I respect and listen to their opinions because their honest, fair, and u get a full playthough of the game so u can see what your getting into, which I think is a million times better.

[@UltimateTomekHD]

Along with the Sonic 06 review, this has got to be my favorite Johnny vs review. It's the last Johnny vs review before the Tee Lopes intro era which means it's one last final hurrah to this fantastic era of SomecallmeJohnny which lasted from the Sonic Generations review all the way to this video, which to me will always be peak Johnny vs. All the other reviews both old and new are great, but these ones will always be remembered fondly by me as they were made during some of the best times of my life so it always brings me some big nostalgia seeing them, plus the commentary in those videos were A+. Having Sonic Unleashed be the subject of this review is also brilliant since that game was one of his first SGB reviews so it's a fantastic showcase of how much he's grown in all these years of doing this job (some vs videos have already turned 10 this year). It also reminds me of how much I've grown while watching him as one of my main inspirations as a content creator, starting my channel on January 14th 2016 now 6 years later here I am in my small European country rocking over 1000 subs. Thank you Johnny for creating great videos and for being an inspiration. May you find all the best luck and success in the future both on and off screen!

[@bucktoothwonder7037]

ah good times. his first unleashed review was my first Johnny video. I'm glad he is returning back to this game. Thank you Johnny

[@moonraven6145]

I remember two things from this game.. Werehog, and the urge to kill Chip soo badly.

[@moonraven6145]

oh and a side note.. Eggmanland was HELL incarnate

[@pokemonmaster160ify]

Am I the only one who LOOOOVED the werehog

[@arrestedsolidyhe77sp]

Amari Tate i loved the look

[@LordNightmare47]

I love the werehog too

[@yeetus239]

I like the look but it’s concept is a bit dumb

[@harimohil1983]

No I loved him too.

[@johnnyweissmuller5559]

He was alright, not as slippery as daytime Sonic, but quite the fan for Tightrope walking and Jazz (Really hate the tightrope walking sections).

[@KonaSquid]

I just realized the werehog is very similar to Dark Jak.

[@KonaSquid]

***** wasn't really the point :p

[@TheSkully343]

Dark Eco gave Jak more to play with than Dark Gaia did for Sonic. I mean in Jak 3 Dark Jak was decked out with all kinds of badass powers at his disposal vs Sonic's stretchy arms.

[@crazyshark1016]

True... But Sonic has ice cream.

[@ThatCubeGamer]

Speaking of Jak and Daxter, why hasn't Johnny reviewed those games yet? I hope he'll do that one day.

[@Lscd123gamer]

ThatCubeGamer yeah

[@EvangelionFan-ru7ri]

For those who dont remember, next is the Zelda Marathon. Hopefully he's only doing Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, and Breath of the Wild; because those four games alone will probably last until July.

[@EvangelionFan-ru7ri]

Jordan I do as well, but these marathons go on forever. Id love to see him tackle some other things, you know.

[@comicstars671]

Tyler Williamson I wonder how long the kingdom hearts marathon will be,..

[@siljeff2708]

Yeah, it does seem like it takes him longer to make these videos now, even the shorter ones. But at least the videos are great, and definitely a lot quicker than AlphaOmegaSin (love his videos too, but dang almost 4 months since his last video)

[@samu1414]

Does he have another job or is this stuff full time?

[@Nerom99]

I was looking forward to this review, not just because I like this game, but it's now time for him to move on to Zelda! It's funny because his last Zelda marathon started after he finished his 3D sonic marathon.

[@apollorock3r244]

8:17 Funny you mentioned the food from Final Fantasy XV in this since the person who designed the food in this game eventually moved to Square Enix to design the food Ignis makes in Final Fantasy XV. XD

[@hypershadix1]

Yes! Johnny got Elliot to come back to review Sonic unleashed just like in the old days of the SGB reviews series

[@CavsFanDallasFanSinceFebruary]

I honestly did not find the Werehog sections to be bad or boring going into them. They were a good break from all the fast-paced action and the combat was great (at least for me).

[@andrestewart2316]

The Little Engie That Was Surprised He Couldn't I honestly agree heck if they brought back those kind of stages, simply make them a bit more open, replace the were-hog with Knux and Bob's your uncle!.

[@flyaar7]

The Little Engie That Was Surprised He Couldn't I also kinda liked the combat stages too, but why didn't they just use Knuckles for this? could have enrichened the story too! :)

[@sonicvsshadowfanboy]

The Little Engie That Was Surprised He Couldn't i honestly enjoy those stages as well

[@ImAlexGoodwin]

I would agree, but they took WAYYY too long to complete sometimes!

[@luck_v_charms6624]

I liked the Wii's Werehog more over the HD version. The Wii version took the liberty of breaking some longer levels into chunks which made it a little more bearable for me.

[@Leedo925]

There is something really funny about this review when compared to the original review. This time Johnny forgot about the Werehog's Shield button while he didn't in the original review.

[@punk-pitcher]

Sonic Unleashed (Wii version) was actually the first Sonic game I played, and what got me to be come a fan ^_^

[@Keith-wu1ow]

Lava Phoenix the ps2 version was my first one

[@xcalibur64]

Mines was the PS3 version.

[@Mr.Xarxes]

black knight

[@shadowmwape]

Elliot is here. OG SGB!

[@michaelrhett4958]

All we need now is the evil sonic hat and we can have a rematch of the history of Johnny's videos.

[@PhilipJFryII]

A brother by your side, assured a goodnight.

[@dylansmith5206]

Quick question! Where's Mat in all of this!

[@AlexThat200]

And boy has he grown!

[@leonardodicapriodrinkingaz4717]

AlexThat200 AND HE NOW HAS HAIR!

[@connorwise7261]

This is still one of, if not, my personal favorite Sonic game still to this day. I remember being in middle school and seeing the trailers and being so pumped for the game. Everyday I was in school, Endless Possibilities played in my head all day long. Then finally playing the game after almost a year of waiting and I was not disappointed.

[@weneedmorefacemapsasprofil1593]

!!!WARNING TO ALL HEADPHONE USERS!!! 11:27

[@C4rrEternal]

Yay! Sonic Unleashed, or as I call it: Ristar 2 featuring Sonic

[@lixaxil8416]

CarrEternal Ristar & Sonic... & Knuckles

[@jennifergriel861]

If you want to play the HD version, play the 360 version on Xbox one. The console’s added power causes the frame rate to become way more stable, and I’ve only noticed slowdown on like 2 occasions.

[@Antonio-is2cn]

What about the PS3 version?

[@PhenomenalJec]

Johnny vs Pokemon: Generation Three??

[@Volcanic_Rave]

That reply though

[@metalcoola]

Wonder what game would Johnny have to play, to have Ted join him for Generation IV? :)

[@cringenetwork3962]

Is it weird I actually loved the werehog stages? I personally found them a TON of fun to play thru

[@bigmanliam]

Same

[@tripleseven1500]

That sudden volume change at 11:29 was crazy I never thought sonic took hints from dbz transformation grunting

[@damongaming275]

as someone who loves the daytime stages in unleashed, that's exactly how it feels

[@LostChildOfTime]

If the game has good replay value, then that's good enough. IMO, that's something Mario platformers tend to suffer with. Sure you can replay the game for objectives but to replay the game because the design of the level is fun, (whether it's linear or not) or the mechanics of the character are fun without depending much on say powerups (unlike Mario)... that's what brings length to _playing_ the game. That's why the classics reigned supreme. That's how Sonic gained the majority of it's success. I mean, it's fair to expect length after the Adventure series but that's because it was easy when you have so many characters to play with. Unleashed really didn't have to fork over so much effort to making the game long. People say that Generations was short but Generations had to be short because it was built on nostalgia. For what it's worth, it would've been nice if the game had as much to offer in terms of levels like Unleashed, but I can't fault Generations for being more about what brought Sonic to his ultimate success rather than what maintained his success through mediocre Sonic games.

[@edadankmemes]

The problem with Unleashed, however, is that completing the game was a very painstaking experience.

[@Tubular_dude_20y_ago]

★ Froggie Animation ★ I mean there are better Sonic games and there are better mario games its all subjective of which of each is better, right?

[@sterlingmuse5808]

Poison Kiss I think that depends on the game in question tbh. Some games are just good the one time, and don't need to be replayed. Although I think Sonic games work better with replayability. However, I don't think Unleashed has good replayability. The Werehog levels hold it back a ton in that regard; I'd rather play Black Knight again, and I'm not even exaggerating. The only part of this game that's worth playing more than once are the Day stages.

[@Tubular_dude_20y_ago]

Sterling Muse I have to disagree I think the day stages got boring far sooner than the night there always felt like there was more to do in them and I think thats decent replayability

[@RubeeRedpop]

I recently played this game the whole way through. I was surprised to find that I loved the Werehog gameplay.

[@cryotheotter4411]

_A WHOLE PACKA _*_ROBOTS_*

[@brandonnetwork]

Pixar quality Graphics. Flawless Soundtrack. Near Flawless Story. Lovable characters. Best Sonic voice cast in the franchise (4kids cast) Best Acting to top that one off. Fastest gameplay in the franchise, amazing beat 'em gameplay to add to it, and I like the Tornado Defense sections, and especially both gameplay styles for the final boss. The level design just demands for speed, which is loved. And the Werehog levels are greatly designed. I have SO MUCH fun playing it. I play it over and over again. The list goes on. As for the framerate: I played this game on PS3, it runs at 60fps perfectly on the Hubworlds and cutscenes. But it runs at 60 pretty rarely in actual levels, there it's mostly 30. But when stages are really detailed and amazing looking, that's when it goes down. But the lag never killed me ever.

[@Albertwesker09]

It’s only 60fps on the flying sections everything else runs at a uncapped frame rate

[@ryansanders5362]

Super Mario odyssey: one of gaming's most iconic character embarking on a world wide adventure Sonic Unleashed: *am I a joke to you?*

[@LicenciadoLoui]

Ayy lmao

[@dr92hmc99X]

Ryan Sanders Super Mario Odyssey is just an expensive Sonic Adventure/Unleashed copy rip-off, only with Mario characters. This why prefer Unleashed more so over to Mario Odyssey.

[@CSwizzleDizzle]

@@dr92hmc99X Super Mario Odyssey is absolutely nothing like Sonic Adventure/Unleashed, aside from them being 3D games.

[@skydiamsteam6005]

Deke Shaw O K

[@psychie8625]

I think the difference is that Super Mario Odyssey enchanted fans upon announcement, and then enraptured them upon release, garnering almost unanimous praise, while Sonic Unleashed was mixed from the start and still is today. Forgive my Pseudo-intellectual vocabulary choice.

[@EisenSMT]

It's kind of cool how the video on Sonic's true entry into the modern era was also Johnny's entry into his modern era (or at least when I started watching him)

[@silverfiregaming5106]

Here is another problem with the Wii version. 1ups aren't placed in the level. You have to collect enough sun and moon medals to open doors that lead to rooms where you figure out a puzzle to get a 1up

[@lukebytes5366]

i agree. while i think it's nice that you can regain your 1ups when you re-enter a stage, puting them in rooms and not the stages as a hole is still a dick move....

[@sterlingmuse5808]

Honestly, I like that mechanic about the Wii version. It lets you keep up the speed instead of trying to slow down and look for collectables; I can't imagine how frustrating that would be with the physics in this version.

[@TheRagnarokknight]

Johnny, that moment in 11:26 was sheer comedic gold to me and it summarizes my reaction to playing this game for the first time to a tee. just epically well done. love it. :D

[@millabasset1710]

I was 15 when this came out, I enjoyed every minute of the HD version, SD version is okay as well. This game is almost 10 years old.

[@BitchChill]

Weeb

[@redeyesstfu]

And years later We have come full fucking circle! LMAO sonic unleashed is your anniversary video

[@JohnAmmari001]

Ear Rape Warning Around: 11:25

[@neotricksterzero143]

Remember when Chaos Emeralds were part of the plot? I miss those.

[@KinnikumanUpLoader01]

A lot of people got sick of that tradition.

[@EpicGamer-69]

@@KinnikumanUpLoader01 thats bullshit

[@Mobysimo]

I miss the games having a plot with more than 2 minutes of thought and nothing but puns and jokes

[@xenogen372]

@@KinnikumanUpLoader01 I mean, at the time of Unleashed, every Sonic game beforehand had an ending of "gather the Chaos Emeralds, Sonic turns Super, beats ancient god monster/experiment gone wrong." And with no playable Super Sonic till Colors, it kinda makes sense that the fans got tired of it

[@the757general2]

@@KinnikumanUpLoader01 I can understand fans getting tired of it, but you shouldn't throw away tradition. They could've kept the Chaos Emeralds involved in the plot without rehashing the "Super forms vs demi-god final boss fight" all the time. It's like Dragon Ball without the Dragon Balls being involved in the plot.

[@andyspelic3225]

I doubt the ps3 couldn't handle rendering the constantly shifting backgrounds. Naughty dog made an entire level built on a moving train with everything in motion around the same time.

[@ryanschmidt3913]

Andy Spelic Johnny vs. Uncharted

[@MrsRollercoastergirl]

I've been waiting for a re-review of this since I saw your original review when I subbed back in 2011. So excited!

[@crashschwarzen4642]

I still love this game

[@PhoeniksStorm]

i´m dissapointed that there wasn´t a Matt cameo at 17:40

[@MynameSlinky]

Why?

[@HamtaroSonicHedgehog]

I think he's making a reference to how Matt abused the chaos in their SGB playthrough of Sonic Adventure 2: Battle.

[@Chrims27]

Now that he mentioned Devil May Cry, how about a marathon ?

[@Chrims27]

It's not that long anyway, so why not

[@NekitoTwilight]

Cybion Gaming to vaguely quote the mgs lets play, they dont wanna continue devil may cry because they have to dmc 2 next and if they do dmc 2 they are closer to the reboot

[@comicstars671]

Cybion Gaming Legend of Zelda is next, and he also mentioned kingdom hearts. Might be "awhile"

[@clashmanthethird]

He needs to do a Resident Evil marathon too

[@TheGlasgowGamer]

Cybion Gaming Time to get work guys!